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The London Cycling Campaign has drawn up this design for lorries on urban roads which they say will be safer than cyclists. The campaign says many cycling deaths are caused by lorry drivers colliding with cyclists who they did not see.

The new lorries would have bigger windows and a lower driving seat to make cyclists easier to see. Credit: London Cycling Campaign

The new design makes it easier for lorry drivers to see cyclists next to their cab, sideguards which prevent bikes being dragged under the wheels and cameras showing the view behind the lorry.

The new lorries would have sideguards to stop cyclists being dragged under the wheels. Credit: London Cycling Campaign

The design includes cameras so drivers can monitor blind spots. Credit: London Cycling Campaign

The London Cycling Campaign has released a design for a lorry for urban roads which they say would be safer for cyclists. The design has larger windows and a lower seat so drivers can see cyclists more easily. Half of all cycling deaths in London involve lorries.